Bdim chord on ukulele
B Diminished. Notes: B, D and F.
How to play Bdim
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Bdim
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 4 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
The diminished triad stacks two minor thirds. It sounds tense and unstable and is mostly used as a passing chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5, and you will also see it written as B° and Bo.
Keys that use Bdim
More B chords
All B ukulele chordsdiminished chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Bdim chord?
Bdim (B diminished) is made of three notes: B (root), D (minor third) and F (diminished fifth).
How do you play Bdim on ukulele?
The easiest Bdim is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is Bdim hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is Bdim in?
Bdim belongs to 2 keys: C major (as the vii° chord) and A minor (as the ii° chord).
What does a diminished chord sound like?
The diminished triad stacks two minor thirds. It sounds tense and unstable and is mostly used as a passing chord.